The lagoon triggerfish is a striking marine fish recognized for its vibrant coloration and unique body shape, featuring a laterally compressed body and prominent dorsal spines. It inhabits coral reefs and shallow lagoons in Indo-Pacific waters. Typically, it grows up to 10 inches in length and weighs around 1-3 pounds. Known for its territorial behavior, it actively forages during the day. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Lagoon triggerfish
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